Welcome to Ẹdùn Ará

bloco de carnaval

Ẹdùn Ará - bloco de carnaval is a percussion, song & dance performance based project that reflects the African heritage found in Brazilian & Cuban culture. Together with One Voice Music we run workshops that culminate in a costumed parade and/or stage performance.

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Overview

Ẹdùn Ará - bloco de carnavalis a percussion, song & dance performance based project that reflects the African heritage found in Brazilian & Cuban culture.

We draw on these traditional artforms & with great respect to its origins, we present a contemporary performance

We run this project in all parts of the country and annually at the Rhythms of the World festival in Hitchin, usually taking place during the 1st or 2nd weekend in July. There are a series of workshops culminating in a costumed parade.

Each year we present a piece in honour of a particular deity common to Afrobrazilian & Afrocuban traditions. The percussion, song & dance we work on has a theme (or themes) reflecting their common African roots.

BACKGROUND:Raz, Marcia & Vicky, who have many years experience in teaching & performance, are presenting this new project that draws on their wide range of interests in various forms of percussion & dance.

The material reflects their interest in different Brazilian & Cuban music styles that have hugely influenced their professional careers. This project and their Samba Fusion workshops always provide challenges for participants, enabling them to develop their skills. They are highly energetic & FUN!